1. First, if you haven’t been in a plane, the first you’ll notice is the feeling at the pit of your stomach once you guys set off.

2. Then, you’ll feel giddy knowing that you have arrived at your destination and are about to enter a whole new world.

3. You’ll notice the Bean!

4. You’ll also notice that the public transportation is actually pretty manageable and reliable to get you from point A to point B. (Bonus! You can pay for all your traveling expenses one time and you can always charge your card).

5. You’ll notice the people, and how diverse they all are!

6. You’ll notice that it’s really windy but it’s not cold; it’s actually kind of nice.

7. You’ll notice that there is a vast lake that gives Chicago its beauty.

8. You’ll notice that it’s really hard to find an authentic Mexican restaurant, mostly, because you don’t know the place really well.

9. You’ll notice that everyone thinks deep-dish pizza is the bomb, but maybe to you it's not.

10. You’ll notice that every 7-Eleven has everything you need, including liquor!

11. Most of all, you’ll notice that there is no place like Chicago :)